2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 46 - WATER RIGHTS
Chapter 06 - Groundwater And Wells
§ 46-6-1 Vested rights defined.
46-6-1. Vested rights defined. The term, vested rights, as used in this chapter, means:
(1) Beneficial uses of groundwater under diversions and applications of water before February 28, 1955;
(2) The right to take and use groundwater for beneficial purposes if an owner or lawful agent was engaged in the construction of works for the actual application of water to a beneficial use on February 28, 1955, if the works are completed and water is actually applied for such use within a reasonable time after that date.
Source: SL 1955, ch 431, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0401 (11); SL 2011, ch 165, § 274.
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